HC Deb 13 May 1952 vol 500 c108W
108. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Works whether he is aware that the water coming from the tap, marked "Drinking," in the Palace of Westminster is tepid and insipid; and to what extent the water coming from other taps, which is cold and refreshing, is unfit for drinking purposes.

Mr. Eccles

Water from taps marked "Drinking" is drawn direct from the main but the other water is drawn from storage tanks. Drinking water may sometimes be tepid when the tap is first turned on, but it will soon become fresh and cold.